International Institute for Iranian Studies

Iranian Consulates Active in Saudi Arabia; Khamenei’s Representative Compares Women’s Rejection of Obligatory Hijab to Berlin Wall’s Fall

Loss Incurred Due to Migration of Economic ElitesThe editorial of Eskenas maintains that the mass migration of economic actors has irreparably damaged Iran’s economy.Development and economic prosperity are impossible without foreign investment. And naturally, when Iran does not interact with the world, it cannot ...

The Russia-Ukraine War and the Future of Globalization

The concept of globalization refers to the international flow of trade and culture between civilizations and countries. This concept is unlikely to change given that common interests and benefits from mutual linkages have been a basic need for countries and regions of the world ...

Appointment of Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; IRGC Commander Replaces Ali Shamkhani in National Security Council

The Suffering of the Poor Is ImmeasurableThe editorial of Jahan Sanat states that Iran must change its domestic and foreign policies in order to deal with the unfathomable destitution suffered by the people.It is not clear whether those who run the country care about ...

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council After Shamkhani’s Resignation: Context and Repercussions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a decree on May 22, 2023, whereby he appointed Ali Akbar Ahmadian as the new Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) to succeed Ali Shamkhani. The latter resigned after spending 10 years in office. As has always ...